The Wolf of Los Angeles

[Chapter 371: Seeking Help from a Women's Organization]

In this time period, prior to the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Hollywood stars did not have the same level of caution as they would years later. Incidents like this were not considered a big deal in their eyes.

Agents contacted lawyers and public relations teams, hoping to suppress the news. However, in the digital age, quelling entertainment news became a daunting task.

The ubiquity of camera phones and the frenzied growth of social media meant that any casual onlooker could potentially become the source of a news explosion. When Jamie Foxx entered the West Division of the LAPD, photos and tweets had already surfaced online showing him being summoned by the police on Hollywood Boulevard.

"Famous actor Jamie Foxx is being taken away by LAPD on charges of assault."

"Another Hollywood star breaks the law -- Jamie Foxx has been accused of rape."

"Hollywood has become a hotbed of crime."

As these news items emerged, they were automatically linked to a video posted by Alice detailing her accusations against Jamie Foxx.

...

She stumbled upon Alice's video detailing her allegations against Jamie Foxx and asked Hawke, "Did you push this news to help Tom Cruise get an Oscar?"

Hawke was jotting down notes in a notebook. Finishing, he capped his pen and replied, "About this time last year, I promised Tom Cruise. At that time, I was short on cash, and I took $5 million from him in advance; I can't just leave him hanging."

Caroline tapped her high heels, producing a sharp sound. "Is that really it? I find it hard to believe you'd go through all this just for an Oscar."

Hawke said simply, "Of course, it's not just for Tom Cruise. I wanted to see how much power marginalized groups in Southern California, including feminism, could exert by making a fuss over this."

Following her boss's line of thought, Caroline asked, "And then eliminate them all?"

Hawke shook his head, raising a finger. "No. We need to find a way to transform their energy into something we can use, employing their vibrant style to work for us."

Caroline, well-versed in feminist movements, replied, "I just know that those women who demand special privileges tend to cause a lot of trouble."

Hawke closed his notebook. "Gays, African Americans, feminists, transgender individuals -- these can all be sharp tools if used well."

He continued, "Remember Blackrock?"

Caroline quickly responded, "Our arch-nemesis."

Hawke said, "Blackrock had drafted a marginalized group plan for the Democrats. I used to think of ways to sabotage their plans, but as the company grew, I realized that outright destruction was a waste of resources. Those marginalized groups are here to stay -- destroying their plan won't make them disappear. Why not devise a Twitter or Hawke Osment marginalized group plan to transform them into something we can use?"

Caroline, thinking critically, replied, "That sounds reasonable -- using them to annoy others or even to annoy each other."

Hawke smiled. "Strictly speaking, we are in the media industry, at the forefront of society, which could provoke attacks from these groups, especially feminists. If they turn on us, it could get complicated. The simplest solution is to find another group that's harder to deal with to attack them."

Caroline had seen similar instances: "At Los Angeles City Hall, Black women attacked feminists and won triumphantly."

"That's right," Hawke glanced at the time. "If someone wants to use a particular group to cause us trouble, we can leverage another one to counteract it -- or even use them to create trouble for our opponents."

The marginalized group strategy had just begun, and while Blackrock aimed to cultivate their own power, Hawke had similar ambitions.

To utilize these individuals, the first requirement was understanding them. Hawke saw the Oscars as an opportunity, using Tom Cruise's Oscar strategy as an excuse, and prepared to throw a bomb into the pond to see what would happen.

---

West Los Angeles, LAPD West Division.

Jamie Foxx sat in the waiting room, his expression dark and clearly displeased.

His agent entered, closing the door behind him. "Do you know Alice Carson, the actress?"

Jamie Foxx thought seriously for a moment before saying, "No, I don't recall."

He then asked, "Which agency represents her? Pressure her through the agency!"

The agent replied, "She doesn't have a fixed agent -- she's not even a member of the Screen Actors Guild."

"A struggling actress?" Jamie Foxx found this unbelievable. "How dare she?"

...

A knock sounded, and at that moment, the lawyer came in.

The agent quickly asked, "What's the situation?"

The lawyer replied, "You can leave now; we'll talk in the car."

The agent made a phone call. "I'll have the driver bring the car around."

The three of them left the waiting room, passed through the lobby, and exited the West Division front door.

...

A crowd of reporters quickly surrounded them, flashbulbs lighting up the scene so brightly it was hard to see. Microphones seemed ready to shove into Jamie Foxx's mouth.

One reporter shouted, "Jamie, have you been bailed out?"

Another reporter couldn't wait to pin a conviction on him, "When did you assault that woman?" Jamie Foxx shot him an angry glare.

Another reporter yelled, "Do you admit it?"

Jamie Foxx felt he couldn't stay silent any longer.

"This is a smear campaign, a shameful smear!" Jamie Foxx declared, his voice ringing out. "I deeply respect women and have never forced myself on any woman."

As the car pulled up, the three hurriedly got in. The reporters continued to pursue them until the car disappeared from sight.

Entertainment media loved to stir the pot. When incidents like this occurred, even if one was innocent, they still found themselves in deep trouble.

Especially for a Black star.

...

As the vehicle moved away from the West Division, Jamie Foxx let out a slight sigh of relief.

The agent, recovering his gaze, asked the lawyer, "What's the situation with the police and the accuser?"

The lawyer explained in detail, "The accuser is named Alice Carson. She has accused you of sexual harassment and assault, and she provided specific times and places. Police confirmed that you had checked into a hotel at the time she mentioned. Two hotel staff remembered her, and their testimonies do not favor you."

Jamie Foxx said, "I don't remember her. Even if I did see her, it would have been consensual."

The lawyer replied, "The allegation is sexual harassment and assault, claiming you invited her to the hotel to discuss acting and roles, leveraging your fame to pressure her, and during this, you got her drunk and tried to seduce her with talk about the role..."

Jamie Foxx exclaimed, "Come on! If that's considered assault and harassment, then nearly every director, producer, and big-name star in Hollywood should be locked up, including Spielberg and George Lucas!"

"Don't say things like that!" the agent warned him urgently. "You can't say that!"

The lawyer added, "The issue is, nobody has accused them, but people are accusing you. If you keep talking this way, I can guarantee you'll find yourself in a lot of trouble."

Having served Jamie Foxx for many years, he stated directly, "Let's send someone to find that woman, offer her some money to keep quiet, and settle this."

The agent replied, "If it's just about money, she'll likely be greedy and demand a lot. We'll tackle this from both sides -- first apply pressure, then offer a payout."

Applying pressure could carry legal risks, so the lawyer refrained from comment.

Jamie Foxx agreed, "That sounds reasonable. Let's find a few people and give her a warning."

The driver, a Black local from Los Angeles, said, "I'll take care of it."

---

In Santa Monica, Fiona accompanied Alice out of a law firm.

They had just finished a consultation but had not signed an agreement.

Once in the car, Alice said, "We agreed that if I receive financial compensation, it would all go to me."

Fiona started the engine. "No problem." She emphasized once more, "But on one condition -- there can be no settlement before February next year."

After pondering for a moment, Alice replied, "I'll follow your lead."

The lawyer had just mentioned that the longer the matter dragged on, the more it would weigh against public figures and could result in larger compensation.

But she needed to be resilient.

Knowing that Hollywood stars often had extremely low moral standards, Alice wondered, "Why not collaborate with the local lawyers?"

Fiona drove towards North Hollywood. "To seek help from a women's organization; their female lawyers are more specialized."

Alice asked in surprise, "Will they help me?"

"Maybe not back in the spring, but they definitely will now," Fiona explained in detail.

...

After over half an hour, the two arrived at the headquarters of the Feminist Majority Foundation.

As they entered the not-so-large reception area of the office building, Alice saw a large sign on the wall that read, "Women Helping Women!"

Fiona shot her a knowing glance.

Alice, being a seasoned actress, felt her emotions welling up and tears began to flow.

Sniffling, she walked quickly to the reception desk, wiping her tears as she went, letting out silent sobs.

The receptionist, seeing a woman enter, was very warm. "How can I help you?"

"I'm here seeking help, please help me! I was assaulted by Hollywood star Jamie Foxx..." Alice, equipped with some performance skills, clearly conveyed her situation as she wept.

The receptionist guided them to a waiting room, allowing them to sit briefly while she quickly went to notify her supervisor.

The supervisor, having a keen sense of opportunity, immediately contacted the president, Michelle, upon learning it involved a Hollywood star.

...

Minutes later, the supervisor led Alice and Fiona into a meeting room on the second floor.

Michelle was already there, waiting with one of the vice presidents.

This woman -- who had recently been ousted from her position as deputy chief of the fire department -- embraced Alice warmly, comforting her wounded sister with her strong arms.

Afterward, Alice and Fiona recounted their story in detail.

Michelle made an excuse to step out of the meeting room with the vice president.

*****

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